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Close-up photograph of several ornate metal tridents, or trishulas, in the foreground, with polished silver and gold finishes and intricate engraved patterns on their prongs and shafts. A small brass drum with a white drumhead and a bundle of braided cord sits behind them. The background is softly blurred, showing an indoor hall with pale walls and a warm light source. No people are visible in the frame.

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May 02 20182018-05-02May 02 20182018-05-02 +2 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned metal trident, or trishul, standing upright with a carved, engraved trident head and a twisted shaft with a knobbed finial. Behind it sits an elaborately embossed golden ceremonial backdrop with scrolled and floral relief patterns. The background is a blurred screen showing colourful streaked imagery. No people are visible; the trident is the central ritual object.2018-05-10 +1 copiesApril 13 20182018-04-13 +1 copiesApril 03 20182018-04-03 +1 copiesClose-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned metal trident (trishula) with a pointed finial, a central knopped shaft and two curved, engraved prongs, set against a blurred background of silver and gilt ceremonial metalwork and a circular engraved medallion. No people are visible; the trident appears to be a temple or ritual implement.2018-04-07Close-up photograph of two ornate silver trishulas, the trident staves of Lord Shiva, with engraved floral and scroll patterns on the prongs and twisted, knobbed shafts. Behind them a dark maroon curtain hangs. At the left edge, a partially visible man with dark curly hair and a beard, wearing a white garment, is turned away from the camera, appearing to be a devotee or priest in a temple setting.2018-05-31 +1 copiesApril 03 20182018-04-03May 14 20162016-05-14Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned brass trident (trishula) with engraved floral and leaf scrollwork on its tines, mounted on a tiered brass stand with a small seated bull (Nandi) figure on the base. A blurred warm red-orange glow sits in the background. A partially visible person in orange clothing appears at the right edge, but no clear face or body is shown. Trishula with Nandi on a stand is a Shiva ritual object.2018-04-03Close photograph of four polished gold-toned metal ceremonial implements against a plain grey wall. On the left stands a flag-shaped banner on a tall pole, decorated with a raised leaf-like emblem and small studs. Beside it is a rope-twisted staff topped with a carved finial, and to its right are three tridents of differing sizes with curved prongs, a central spike and ornate collars. No people are visible. Part of a blue object appears at the lower left edge.2011-01-25September 22 20172017-09-22 +1 copies